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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.80, 3,194.69 and 831.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.80, 3,194.69 and 831.27 is: 1,246.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.80 : 3,194.69 = 831.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.80/3,194.69 = 831.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.80x = 3,194.69 × 831.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.80x = 2,655,645.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,655,645.80/2,129.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.90

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